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12/3/2010 3:07PM

Where Will Gamblers Go If OTB Closes?

New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. will continue operations through Tuesday, but could shut its doors for good if it doesn't receive state funds to continue. WSJ's Hilke Schellmann reports from an OTB betting parlor in Manhattan to find out what customers and employees think of the eminent closure.

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